SaaStr
AUGUST 26, 2024
So I wouldn’t call it a trend, at least not yet. More perhaps a coincidence. But it is interesting. There have been only 3 SaaS IPOs since 2021 … a long, dry spell. But 2 out of 3 of them barely raised any venture capital at all. And 1 was basically bootstrapped. #1. Klaviyo, Now at Almost $1B ARR, IPO’d in September 2023. Bootstrapped First 3 Years, Lightly Funded Until Growth Stage.
Stax
AUGUST 29, 2024
The dominance of cashless commerce means only businesses that ensure the seamless processing of in-store and online credit and debit card payments will remain competitive. A PSP (Payment Service Provider) can equip your eCommerce and brick-and-mortar business with an all-in-one platform that supports multiple payment systems, including debit & credit cards, eWallets, and bank transfers (ACH).
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Chargebee
AUGUST 28, 2024
What is a retention expert anyway? Whether you are a marketing leader in SaaS or in B2C, you have to make clear decisions about the priority and order of hiring for your team.
Tom Tunguz
AUGUST 25, 2024
Over the weekend, Andrej Karpathy shared this tweet & it inspired me to conduct the 2024 GTM Survey Analysis this way. I use a language called R to analyze data because of its ability to generate pretty charts & the depth of its statistical analysis tools. Within 90 minutes I had found 9 key data points in the data that were statistically significant & runs more than 50 analyses.
Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting
Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical
USIO
AUGUST 26, 2024
Efficient Integrated Payments for Small Businesses In today’s fast-paced digital economy, small businesses need reliable and efficient integrated payment systems to stay competitive. An efficient payment system streamlines operations, enhances customer satisfaction, and boosts overall business performance. Whether you run a retail store, a service-based business, or an e-commerce platform, having a robust payment system is crucial for success.
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Payrix
AUGUST 28, 2024
With the number of fraud claims reaching 2.4 million in 2022, according to the latest data released by the Federal Trade Commission , ensuring that your software platform has the proper payment fraud prevention and detection measures in place before launching payments to your users is essential to protecting your organization and customers. However, before you can have the proper strategies in place, you’ll need to understand what payment fraud detection and payment fraud prevention are and how
User Pilot
AUGUST 27, 2024
Does your business need more than session replays and quantitative data? Then it might be time to consider LogRocket competitors. However, the best product analytics tools for you depend on factors other than having a wider range of features. So let’s go over the best LogRocket alternatives, their ideal use cases, and how each tool compares to it so you can choose the right product.
Sparktoro
AUGUST 27, 2024
I’m tired of seeing blog posts, videos, webinars, articles, guides, resources, social posts whose entire raison d’etre is an attempt to rank for keywords in Google. It limits our creativity AND the likelihood that meaningful marketing improvements will happen. Content marketing is bigger than SEO. I’m tired of 99% of my LinkedIn feed pretending it’s not.
SaaS Metrics
AUGUST 28, 2024
Harnessing the right features in SaaS services can elevate your organization, but have you considered the surprising elements that could transform your operations? The post Top Features to Look for in SaaS Services first appeared on SaaS Metrics.
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Clouded Judgement
AUGUST 30, 2024
Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Follow along to stay up to date! Subscribe now Incrementalism vs Transformative Leaps Over the last 5-10 years, software markets have become increasingly crowded. Simultaneously, venture markets have expanded dramatically, contributing to this overcrowding. In a world without venture capital (or other sources of external financing for startups), each company would have to grow solely based on the merits of th
SaaStr
AUGUST 29, 2024
We’ve pulled together an epic group of CROs and CEOs on Sep 11 from a fix mixer and poker. So many top SaaS CEOs want to meet more of the best CROs and VPs of Sales. And so many revenue leaders don’t know enough great CEOs. So we’re bringing them together for poker and an informal mixer at 2024 SaaStr Annual. CEOs + CROs/VPs of Sales only!!
Tom Tunguz
AUGUST 28, 2024
With the rise of AI, web3 has become a quieter part of the venture ecosystem. I was curious about the current state of affairs. The launch of the Bitcoin ETF has amassed roughly $58b. Meanwhile, the Ethereum ETFs has about $500m, two orders of magnitude smaller. The some major Web3 tokens have done pretty well in 2024 ; others have underperformed the Nasdaq (+19% YTD).
USIO
AUGUST 26, 2024
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses must constantly adapt to meet the needs of both customers and the market. One of the most significant shifts in recent years has been the integration of payment processing systems into business operations. Integrated payment processing isn’t just a convenience—it’s become a critical component of running a modern business efficiently and effectively.
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ClinicSense is a SaaS platform that supports over 7,000 massage therapists who use it for appointment management, payments, scheduling, marketing activities and more. Despite having a relatively low payment failure rate, the company discovered that the failures disrupted the customer experience. This often led to churn as customers decided to cancel or abandon their account, preventing ClinicSense from realizing the full lifetime value (LTV) of its users.
FastSpring
AUGUST 30, 2024
FastSpring is thrilled to announce our participation in the Tokyo Game Show 2024 (TGS2024), one of the world’s premier gaming events. Join us at Booth: 03-C11 at Makuhari Messe (Chiba, Japan). The theme for TGS2024 is “Trailblaze the World with Gaming” and will take place in a hybrid format, which will include both physical and virtual venues along with official streaming.
SaaStr
AUGUST 26, 2024
We’re so close now to the 2024 SaaStr Annual!! The 10th Annual!! Sep 10-12 in SF Bay Area, once again across our 40+ acre indoor-outdoor campus at the San Mateo County Events Center. With so much change in SaaS, Cloud, and AI the past few years, it’s albeit become much harder to predict so many things — including how events will go.
The Moz Blog
AUGUST 29, 2024
If you’ve ever labored for hours classifying keywords by topic and search intent, only to end up with a ton of data you don’t really know what to do with, then this post is for you.
USIO
AUGUST 26, 2024
SaaS Payment Solutions for Streamlined Business In today’s competitive business landscape, efficiency is key to staying ahead. One way to enhance efficiency is by implementing SaaS payment solutions. These solutions offer numerous benefits that can significantly streamline your business operations. In this blog post, we will explore how SaaS payment solutions can transform your business processes and improve overall performance.
Speaker: Pete Uselman, Director of Partner Experience at Wind River Payments
Many software companies are exploring PayFac-as-a-Service providers in an effort to drive more embedded payments revenue and gain greater control over the customer experience. But there are nuances in a PayFac relationship that often get downplayed – nuances that can impact the risk and resource responsibilities of software providers. In this webinar, integrated payments veteran, Pete Uselman discusses the following: What is a PayFac?
FastSpring
AUGUST 29, 2024
The landscape of sales tax regulations is constantly evolving, and 2024 has ushered in significant changes that could impact your business. Recent legislative adjustments have seen several states altering their criteria for establishing a sales tax nexus, which could affect the ways in which many online businesses manage their tax obligations. Historically, most states have used a combination of sales thresholds and transaction counts to determine whether out-of-state businesses should collect a
SaaStr
AUGUST 24, 2024
Dear SaaStr: How Do Enterprise SaaS Companies Deal With Late Payments? Yes, in the end, you have to be willing to switch off the platform. But do it gracefully, with respect. Do it the same exact way you’d want to be treated if you were a customer. The key is to provide a series of notices, probably at least 5-6 in a managed cadence: 60 days before renewal 30 days before renewal 15 days before renewal URGENCY right before renewal RENEWAL MISSED — To avoid service interuption, pleas
Buffer Resources
AUGUST 26, 2024
Remember when social media content was limited to Facebook statuses and, er, “pokes?” Even a few years later, cutting-edge content was limited to a blurry photo with an oversaturated filter on Instagram. It seems bizarre now, given how much you can do with social media today. With the ever-growing list of platforms releasing new features daily, it's an exciting time to build a following online — but it's not an easy one.
Stax
AUGUST 26, 2024
To the incredible Stax community: allow us to take a moment to recognize a milestone that we are extraordinarily proud of—our 10th anniversary. The year 2024 is a special one for everyone at Stax because we’re celebrating a decade of transforming the payments industry and supporting our merchants and partners with innovative technologies and unwavering support.
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Sales Hacker
AUGUST 27, 2024
Mark Ghermezian co-founded Braze (BRZE) and led the company as it’s founding CEO, pioneering a new category from ideation to IPO. He is also the Founder and General Partner at m]x[v Capital, and Co-Founder and CEO of Gynger and Tildei, two companies that he incubated through the venture firm. He is a serial entrepreneur and successful investor with 20+ years of experience in founding, building, and investing in early-stage SaaS startups.
SaaStr
AUGUST 24, 2024
So I think AI will destroy Outbound. It’s already started to. And it’s just going to accelerate, quickly. What do I mean? First, even the AI we have today used correctly is a huge aid to AEs and SDRs alike. It can do research for you. Improve your emails. Assemble target lists. Set up meetings, to an extent. And yes … run those … dreaded … cadences for you.
Buffer Resources
AUGUST 29, 2024
Contrary to popular belief, people who craft content for a living aren’t all AI haters. As the solo founder of a content marketing agency (and one who has a chronic illness at that), I appreciate any tool that can help me overcome limited time and energy — plus help me streamline my workflows. But here’s the thing: I never use AI for actual writing.
The Moz Blog
AUGUST 30, 2024
You may have spent a lot of time learning about websites and SEO, but you probably haven't spent a lot of time learning about social or third parties in the real world. Discover how these can impact your SEO, how they are related to your marketing ecosystem, and how they relate to LLMs and AI.
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Choosing the right Embedded Payments partner can feel overwhelming. This comprehensive buyer’s guide simplifies the process by breaking down seven key criteria to consider, from platform technology to security and growth potential. Learn how to assess partners that align with your goals, offer personalized support, and drive long-term success. This guide equips software companies with the insights to make confident, informed decisions that enhance customer experience and fuel business growth.
Kellblog
AUGUST 26, 2024
Excluding VC funds, I’ve probably directly invested in about 20 startups. While the jury’s still out on my performance, I can share a few things that I’ve learned along the way: This isn’t easy. Though I’d never thought I’d say this: it’s given me some empathy for early-stage venture capitalists. Be prepared for ten-year-plus exit horizons and to lose every penny you put in.
SaaStr
AUGUST 28, 2024
So we’re very excited to have René Lacerte, founder and CEO of Bill, at 2024 SaaStr Annual, Sep 10-12 in SF Bay ! Grab the final tickets here!! And with that, it seemed a good time to dig in with one of the great SMB leaders Bill. At $1.4 Billion in ARR, growing 22% year-over-year. With a super impressive 111% NRR from SMBs. 5 Interesting Learnings: #1.
User Pilot
AUGUST 26, 2024
Liv-ex is a London-based marketplace for the wine trade. It gives wine merchants and producers real-time wine transaction prices and exclusive market data and insights. They get access to £100m wine trading opportunities, a reliable payments system, storage facilities, and transportation services. Dissatisfied with Appcues, the company switched to Userpilot.
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